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D447 WPJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,600 mi
Last recorded137,600 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD447 WPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 137,600 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 137,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 135,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 135,585 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 135,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 135,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 135,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2013 135,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 135,549 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 135,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 134,705 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 131,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f flexi hose perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 129,204 miles

Both Rear5 chassis rails starting to corrode

N/S battery tray corroded

N/S/F floor starting to corrode

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F floor holed and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 126,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 126,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r chassis rail poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2006 125,057 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 125,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D447 WPJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D447 WPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D447 WPJ registered?

D447 WPJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D447 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D447 WPJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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